RG&B Soft Shackle review

[Antichrist]

It's pretty simple, the rope shackle has it's merit's, as do steel ones.

I've never said otherwise.
If you read my posts, as opposed to what others have claimed I said, you'll see that.

Video 1 test pin was 1 inch in diameter.

Thanks. That validates the detrimental effect of sharp bends in ropes reducing the overall load capacity.

[AxeAngel]

On the assumption we all have suitable attachment points, I can see the use for them if the person you're recovering doesn't have anything suitable and you want to wrap it around an axle housing or the like.

Would like to hear from all - what is the more preferred rigging: i) soft shackle or ii) appropriately rated chain with hooks?

Thanks
-Sam

[Nonimouse]

I'd like to give one of these a go - well two to be honest

I don't think it will work but I would like to find out if I was wrong

Of course there are two reasons I won't be able to go down that route:

a) I'm a writer for an international mag so might not be able to give good press

b) I'm based in the UK so who would send me one over...

[Antichrist]

Would like to hear from all - what is the more preferred rigging: i) soft shackle or ii) appropriately rated chain with hooks?

It's dependent on the situation, but more than likely the soft shackle. I'm not a fan of chain except for very limited conditions.
If I were to use a soft shackle I'd use it with a 3:1 safety factor, so about a 4t WLL. The cheapest chain with a 4t WLL is around $10/ft and quite heavy.

[Beowulf]

Looks like you got a front page shout out.

http://www.expeditionportal.com/expe...t-shackle.html

[Fivespddisco]

That is super cool. Thank you Expo team!